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WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Chasing one or two OEM tilt column lenses to buy or trade for repro piece. I want to try my hand at refurbishing. Thanks, Pete
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
I have one, do you have one with OD to trade?
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1971 Chevy shortbox 4x4 made in Canada Last edited by 4xshort; 04-03-2016 at 02:49 PM. Reason: Forgot picture |
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Thanks for posting. I don't have a spare OD lens (it's in use). Is that an OEM lens? I'll double check that in my C30 but I believe the OEM tilt lenses are slightly etched with paint deposited in the etched trough.
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
I cant honestly say its real, I bought a 1970 tilt column from a member that claimed it to be a original. Its is etched on the back side with white paint deposited like you describe. I don't really have the skills to get a picture that show's it. But this is the best I could do for you.
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1971 Chevy shortbox 4x4 made in Canada Last edited by 4xshort; 04-03-2016 at 07:03 PM. Reason: Add picture |
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Yes the letters are moulded deeper into the plastic and the letters are smaller. Like these. The kind you have 4xshort are original too but I was told that the vans had those kind. Later years in vans they just put 2 1 in the L2 L1 spots.
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Thanks for your input chewychevy67, you can never know to much about these trucks. Let me know if would still like it to practice on, I wont be using it. I sent a small package last week to the USA and it was $10cad I'll send it to you for $8.00us
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Thanks guys!
4xshort - I appreciate your offer but I'm going to troll for the pickup version that Rod shows. I was unaware of the difference in lettering - it's somewhat like the difference between pickup and vans as regards the numbers on the FM radios.
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
I have one that is cracked that Iam replacing with a repop against my better judgement. You are welcome to have it if you want to practice on one you can't ruin. I would also like to be in line to buy a restored one from you if you figure this out.
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Thanks Ed - PM sent. Will also keep after an intact piece. Thanks, Pete
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Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column
Hey Pete, I sent a couple pm's. Will send the lens out tomorrow or Wednesday.
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